Athletic Director

Position: Athletic Director

Reports to: Bexley High School Principal

Employment Status: Regular/Full-time

FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) Status: Administrative

Job Description:
The Athletic Director will serve as a key figure in fostering a positive and successful athletic program. The primary responsibility is to provide overall leadership, direction, and coordination for all extracurricular athletics for grades seven through twelve, and to facilitate sports programs that provide worthwhile learning experiences. The director will work cooperatively with students, administration, staff, and the public to promote understanding of and participation in the school’s athletic program.

Qualifications:

1. A bachelor’s degree.
2. Valid Ohio Pupil Activity Permit in accordance with Ohio’s State Board of Education.
3. Extensive knowledge of Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) regulations, Title IX regulations, relevant state and federal laws, and compliance requirements.
4. Experience as a head athletic coach of a varsity team in a public school K-12 setting.
5. Satisfactory criminal background check in accordance with Ohio law.
6. Prior leadership experience, especially within an athletic program (e.g., experience with budget management, previous Assistant Athletic Director, or Athletic Director, etc.)
7. Such alternatives to the above as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent.

Preferred:

1. A master’s degree in Education, Sports Management, Administration, Physical Education, or any related field that offers invaluable insights into managing athletic programming.
2. Certification from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) or Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA), or other related certifications.
3. Thorough understanding of the philosophy and principles of education-based athletics, including prioritizing student-athlete development, fostering respectful and safe environments, and emphasizing learning and growth over winning.
4. Experience in both interscholastic athletics and school-based clubs and organizations.
5. Certi?ed in crisis prevention, trauma-informed behavior management (or willingness to be trained).

Essential Functions:

1. Ensures the safety of students.
2. Promote a philosophy of athletics consistent with the school's educational mission and values.
3. Demonstrates sound judgement and emotional stability.
4. Maintains a positive attitude and works well with others.
5. Maintain respect at all times for confidential information.
6. Provide strategic direction and oversight for all aspects of the middle and high school athletic programs.
7. Cooperates and communicates with Bexley Middle School and Bexley High School administrative teams in regards to student athletics.
8. Manage the comprehensive scheduling of all interscholastic athletic practices events (home and away) for grades 7-12, including regular season, tournaments, and post-season play ensuring equitable scheduling of facilities for practices and events among different sports teams.
9. Develop and maintain an up-to-date athletic policy manual and ensure all coaches and athletes are aware of and adhere to rules and codes of conduct.
10. Oversees the selection, assignment, and evaluation of all coaching personnel and volunteer coaches in collaboration with school administrators ensuring compliance with all required certifications (e.g., Pupil Activity Permit, Concussion, Lindsay's Law, CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens, Background Checks).
11. Responsible for contracting with all sporting officials.
12. Ensure all playing and spectator facilities are ready for athletic events.
13. Responsible for all workers at athletic events.
14. Supervise the management of game-day operations, including ticketing, concessions, event staff (scorekeepers, timers, announcers).
15. Coordinate security (police) and medical supervision (e.g., ambulance, athletic trainers) for all events.
16. Arrange transportation for all away events.
17. Ensure that all athletic equipment, facilities, fields, and courts are safe for daily use.
18. Develop, monitor, and administer the athletic department budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and equitable allocation of resources across all sports.
19. Complete all forms and certificates required by the league, OHSAA, and other governing bodies in a timely manner.
20. Serve as the school's representative at league/conference meetings and booster club
21. Coordinate and organize athletic recognition programs, banquets, and awards.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Learn with curiosity.
2. Demonstrate kindness.
3. Embrace equity.
4. Ability to support the values of our strategic and equity plans.
5. Develop and sustain meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff.
6. Ability to confidently and tactfully assist people amid stressful, complex, and challenging situations.
7. Outstanding interpersonal, listening, and communication skills (verbal and written), with a professional and empathetic approach.
8. Willingness to be part of a collaborative environment and work closely with colleagues, parents/guardians, and community members.
9. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with an attention to detail.
10. Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
11. Capacity to meet the physical demands of the role.
12. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
13. A positive attitude, a flexible approach, and a sense of humor.
14. Respect the diversity of cultures, including but not limited to socioeconomic status, religion, family types, and more.
15. Follow all safety guidelines outlined in the Ohio Revised Code and the Ohio Administrative Code for public school employees, including but not limited to bloodborne pathogens, ethics, fraud, and reporting child abuse and neglect.
16. Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Superintendent’s Designee, or Superintendent.

Required Knowledge and Use of Equipment and Software:

1. Electronic devices include copiers, printers, scanners, laminators, and fax machines.
2. Keys and locking mechanisms on doors, cabinets, windows, etc.
3. District-employed software. By way of example, this includes any specific technology the District uses, including Google Education software: Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Forms, Sheets, and Google Ed products.
4. Applications (apps) or devices used to calculate numbers or used for purposes of a dictionary, thesaurus, grammar correction, or other applications accessed for this position.
5. Phone equipment and all phone functions include transferring, holding, and sending callers to voicemail.

Working Conditions:

1. May occasionally be exposed to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.
2. Full-time, 260 day work calendar, commensurate with experience and district policies.
3. Must regularly work nights/extended days due to school functions (evening and weekend athletic events, meetings, and professional development.)
4. Frequent interruption of tasks to support students, staff, parents/guardians, community members, and visitors.
5. Physical demands may include walking, standing, and light lifting. Must be able to assist others by moving around the school and grounds.
6. Repetitive hand motion (e.g., keyboard, typing) or voice-to-text.
7. Employees shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout their employment with the District.

Note: The above lists are not ranked in order of importance.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications, following district salary schedules.

Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and voluntary benefits package offered.

The Bexley City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties as directed by their supervisor, who will serve as the authority.